【推荐3】Movies not to miss

In 2018, to which was just said goodbye, we’ve seen some good films such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and A Star Is Born. And there are more exciting movies in the works for 2019.

Spider-man: Far From Home, July 5, US

Tom Holland, the lead actor of 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, returns to play Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider. When we see him again in theaters, Spider-Man will have a new red-and-black suit. The movie will take the famous wall-crawler on a global adventure outside of the US. According to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider-Man will try a return to his“normal”self; he will try to find his old powers on his new journey.

Directed By: Jon Watts

Runtime: 100 minutes

Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Lion King, July 19, US

This is a brand-new version of the classic children’s film. The story of wide-eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years. In this re-telling, Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands, a vast Africa grassland. The favorite part of the story for many has always been the friendship between Simba Timon and Pumbaa, The last two sacrifice all they have to help Simba to his throne (王座). How will the new movie re-imagine their famous relationship?

Directed By: Jon Favreau

Runtime: 98 minutes

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

Hobbs and Shaw, August 2, US

To most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports cars. But in its spin-off (外传), called Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action-packed thrills. The new film will hit US theaters on August 2. Famous English action movie actor Jason Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckard Shaw and Luke Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious films.

Directed By: David Leitch

Runtime: 120 minutes

Studio: Universal Pictures

Arctic, September 1, US

In the movie Arctic, a man trapped in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost. He must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or to try his best to save himself.

Directed By: Joe Penna

Runtime: 95 minutes

Studio: Bleecker Street

【推荐1】When it comes to phones, music, movies and shows, it’s common for teenagers and young adults to listen too loud and too long. So turning down the loud noise isn’t just for unpleased parents, it could protect more than one billion young people at risk of hearing loss, according to a new study published in the journal BMJ Global Health.

Researchers conducted an analysis of scientific articles on unsafe listening practices published between 2000 and 2021, in which the unsafe practices were tracked based on the use of headphones as well as attendance at entertainment venues, such as concerts, bars and clubs. “We estimated that around 0.67 to 1.35 billion individuals aged 12-34 years worldwide are likely involved in unsafe listening practices and are therefore at risk of hearing loss,” said lead study author Lauren Dillard, who is a consultant to the World Health Organization and a researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Plugged into a smartphone downloaded with MP3 audio files, listeners often choose volumes (音量) as high as 105 decibels (分贝), and venues like concerts and parties often range from 104 to 112 decibels, which are too much for the ears to take, the study said. “Exposure to sound at a too high volume can wear down the sensory cells and structures in the ear,” said Dillard. “If that goes on for too long, they can become permanently damaged, resulting in ringing in the ears, hearing loss or both.”

“Music is a gift to be enjoyed for a lifetime, and hearing is the sense that connects us to the people we love,” said De Wet Swanepoel, professor of audiology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. “Taking care of our hearing is key to maintaining general health and well-being. So the message here is to enjoy your music but safely.”

“Fortunately, policies, businesses and individuals can put measures into place to encourage safe listening and protect hearing from damage over time,” Dillard said.

【推荐2】Cat behaviors can vary enormously from one cat to another. They are certainly interesting creatures with many cute and sometimes strange habits that often have us wondering.    1    

Why do cats like high places? Wild cats were hunters, and frequenting high places meant they had somewhere safe to view their territory, watch for danger, and attack prey.    2    Our domesticated cats also enjoy watching the world from above, which provides them with a safe, calm place away from the activity in a house.

    3    Both wild and domestic cats are drawn to hiding and sleeping in contained areas. At home, it is often the humble cardboard box. Cats are predators, and a box offers a perfect place to hide while waiting for prey and also to pounce from, as only one entrance exists.

Why does my cat give “gifts”? Cats are well known for leaving us gifts that we may not want, such as lizards or mice.    4    Showing off their catch to you means you are a part of their family and they want to show you their hunting skills.    5    Be sure to offer your cat a variety of toys to help them satisfy these natural hunting instincts.